The government has unlocked the digital capital market as the electronic securities law passed its first reading in parliament, opening the way for businesses of all sizes to raise funds more easily by reducing procedures, lowering document costs, and increasing flexibility for businesses and investors.
On 13 June 2026, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, revealed that the government prioritizes updating economic laws to keep pace with technological developments, especially by amending the Securities and Exchange Act to systematically support the issuance and use of electronic securities under a clear, transparent, and verifiable regulatory framework.
Recently, the draft law passed the House of Representatives' first reading with 455 votes in favor, and a special committee was appointed to examine the details before resubmitting it for second and third readings. This marks a significant advancement in restructuring Thailand's capital market laws to concretely support the digital economy.
This legislative push is part of the government's policy to support the digital economy and upgrade the infrastructure of Thailand's capital market to align with modern financial transactions. Electronic securities will enable the issuance, holding, transfer, and use of securities as collateral to be conducted electronically with legal effect.
“The government views modern laws as a crucial condition for competitiveness.”
Ms. Ratchada stated that this legal amendment is not about introducing new types of digital assets without regulation but about leveraging technology to enhance existing securities such as stocks, bonds, or investment units. This will make capital market transactions faster, reduce procedures, cut document costs, and increase flexibility for businesses and investors.
At the same time, the government emphasizes risk management by supporting regulations concerning the rights of securities holders, securities registries, segregation of client assets, the use of securities as collateral, and penalties for non-compliance to maintain investor confidence and capital market stability.
“The government's direction is to make Thai laws tools to enhance competitiveness, not constraints on businesses. Developing the digital capital market must proceed alongside safety, transparency, and appropriate regulation.”
The spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister said that once the law is enacted, it will provide more fundraising options for businesses of all sizes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises seeking more efficient access to capital. It will also prepare Thailand's capital market to support modern financial technology and connect with the digital economy in the long term.